Seems like alot of teams are not playing their home exhibitions in their own building for example Peterborough is playing 3 of their home games in other venues,while Erie who has 6 exhibition games scheduled and none of them will be at their home rink.
Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Offseason Thread (Part 3)
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OHLTG
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When I was on Twitter earlier, I noticed that multiple fan bases were talking about "oh, we actually have one game AT our home rink." Seems like a pattern, whether it's a league idea, the teams talked about it together, or just a really odd coincidence.
They probably don't get walk ups to exhibition game so there isn't much revenue to be had. They are technically saving money in the aspect that they don't have to purchase inventory eg hot dogs/popcorn/pizza/nachos/buns, wages for restaurant employees, cooks etc and have very little overhead for 3-4 weeks before the season starts.
Rent for a small venue is cheaper than WFCU. Even with a small crowd, you need more people to run a game at a 6500 seat arena.
ohloutsider
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They don't have anything to do with the concessions. It is out sourced. They do do get a small percentage of the profits from it so they would actually lose that income all be it a small amount. Going on the road would cost more and yes these games have proven popular with the host communities. Seems the league is pushing for this.
OHLTG
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I'd have to go in and look (when I have time), but it seems like there are more "special location" sites this season than in the past. (I'll retract this if it's wrong) IF it's the case, it's a good thing for the communities and adds to an already potential big summer with LaSalle and Lakeshore (Stanley Cup potential).
punch1943
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No long bus trips, no hotels, probably use city buses/or cars to get there.Would die-hard Spit fans go..me thinks not. Just saving $$ so they can afford to pay the new coach .
OHLTG
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Personally this is better than those preseason "tournament: gigs they had a for a couple of years in Niagara. Especially with the heavy road game differential to start the season. Longest preseason trip is a 1.5 hour trip. Good to support your affiliate teams locally by bringing games to them. After all the Savages own all 3 so no brainer.
Knights have played at least one exxie per year, in a smaller neighbouring community for several years. Good PR as there are many Knights fans in those towns that come to games in London or watch them on TV. The communities are very appreciative to host them. Great way to expand the fanbase.
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I like it. For a number or reasons. Money isnt even a concern honestly. Its peanuts. Saves me gas money in lassalle lol.
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I remember cramming into standing room only to see the Spits and Whalers play exhibition games at Adie Knox back in the day, I don't think this is too unusual.
OHLTG
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Plus the crazy games at South Windsor Arena!
On another note - good luck to all the draft eligible prospects this weekend! Eager to hear some names called.
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OHLTG
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The timing points to Walters as expected. He had to apply to be reinstated so that must be unofficially will be completed by the league since it is the 28th. What about a coach from another team/league who's contract expires July 1st?? Can hope lol
OHLTG
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if it is indeed walters, whih has been the rumour for 6 months, i would love to hear a media member push to know what it absolutely needed to be him and how having 2 guys on the bench who were suspended by governing bodies last year is a good thing?
its not like newbury and walters are championship level coaches.
its not like newbury and walters are championship level coaches.
Few early surprises in the draft tonight. Parekh before Dickinson. Sennecke 3rd overall ranked like 11th.
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